Western Youth Services

"We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity." George Takei #MentalHealthChampions #MentalHeathOC #MentalHealthAwareness

WE'RE HIRING! Accounts Receivable/Billing Assistant Learn more and apply on our website - https://bit.ly/WYSHiring... #nonprofitjobs #workatWYS #orangecountynonprofit #OC #OCCOVID19 #orangecountyjobs #ocjobs #hiring #theoc

WE'RE HIRING! Licensed Clinician ERMHS (Educationally Related Mental Health Services) Learn more and apply on our website - https://bit.ly/WYSHiring... #nonprofitjobs #workatWYS #orangecountynonprofit #OC #OCCOVID19 #orangecountyjobs #ocjobs #hiring #theoc

WE'RE HIRING! Trainer (Bilingual Spanish) Learn more and apply on our website - https://bit.ly/WYSHiring... #nonprofitjobs #workatWYS #orangecountynonprofit #OC #OCCOVID19 #orangecountyjobs #ocjobs #hiring #theoc

The Behavioral Health Training Collaborative (BHTC) Presents a Special Event: The S Word Documentary Screening & Discussion: Talking about Suicide Join us on Thursday, February 18th for a virtual screening of THE S WORD and virtual discussion with two Western Youth Services mental health professionals following the film.... ABOUT THE FILM: THE S WORD is a powerful feature documentary that skillfully weaves stories of survivors from a cross-section of America including LGBT, African American and Asian American communities, who candidly share their profoundly emotional stories of trauma, mental health challenges, survival, and advocacy. The film’s narrative flows organically from one story to the next, starting with personal moments and building emotional momentum before widening out to show how their journeys are driving the national movement to take the S word from unthinkable to preventable. PRE-REGISTER - https://bit.ly/ocbhtc PLEASE SHARE SO MANY PEOPLE NEED HELP, HOPE, AND INSPIRATION. #OCBHTC #MentalHealthOC #lgbtqmentalhealth #suicideprevention #orangecounty #OC #OCCOVID19

You don’t become what you want, you become what you believe. Oprah Winfrey #MentalHealthChampions #mentalheathOC #MentalhealthAwareness

The impact is on behavior, your learning, on your heart, on your DNA how do you deal with all of that stuff - Nadine Burke Harris from the documentary film Resilience the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope #healingACEs #ChildrenCanThrive #toxicstress #resilience https://bit.ly/343q59x

We have THREE upcoming RESET Toolbox LIVE-Virtual Trainings! 12.21.2020 - 5-6 PM Healthy Coping Skills for Parents & Caregivers This training is geared towards parents and caregivers in order to help them identify and cope with stress & anxiety.... 12.28.2020 - 10-11 AM Recognizing Grief in Children for Parents & Caregivers This training will help parents learn ways to help children increase protective factors and decrease symptoms of grief. 1.06.2021 - 6-7 PM Emotion Regulation & Mindfulness for Parents & Caregivers This training is intended for anyone who works with children, so that children can learn how to be aware of their own changing emotions. Check out our Eventbrite page to pre-register for all upcoming trainings! https://bit.ly/resettoolbox All trainings are available at no-cost to residents of Orange County - share and bring your friends and family too! #RESETtoolbox #OrangeCounty #OC #OCCOVID19 #buildingresilience #mindfulness ##copingskills #MentalHealthMatters #grief

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If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow. Beyonce Knowles #MentalHealthChampions #kidsmentalheathOC #MentalhealthAwareness

LAUNCH DAY IS HERE! The RESET Toolbox Launch & Resource Fair is TODAY at 6 p.m. PST There will be a workshop hosted by RESET Partner The Tech Wizard and a tour of the RESET Toolbox. ... The RESET Toolbox, a collection of no-cost trainings and resources that build resilience to help the kids and families of OC cope with living with COVID-19. It was created by Western Youth Services (WYS) who worked together with the Orange County Department of Education, CHOC Children's and our RESET Partners: Child Guidance Center, Center for Online Safety, ReSolutionaries, Inc., The Tech Wizard and Tilly's Life Center. All of the RESET Partners have contributed amazing content to the RESET Toolbox! The RESET Toolbox is funded by the Orange County Healthcare Agency- ochealth - and everything is available at no-cost for residents of Orange County. We're so thankful that they made this very special resource possible. You do need to sign-up so head over to our webpage. We’ll see YOU later! https://resetoc.com/toolbox #RESETToolbox #OC #OrangeCounty #OCCOVID19

Resilient. That’s what children and families need to be right now. That’s what we at Western Youth Services get to be in order to serve our clients right now. When children, families and the community facing adversities are supported by WYS, they are more likely to flourish and thrive. With your support, we can expand our capacity to meet the needs of more children currently not receiving access to necessary mental health services. Won't you consider making a donation so we c...an help more children and families in our OC community. Make a Donation - https://bit.ly/WYSdonate2020 With much hope and warm wishes for a happy, healthy & resilient new year. #MentalHealthOC #orangecountynonprofit #OC #OCCOVID19 #OrangeCounty #buildingresilience #HappyNewYear

At WYS, we match the right mental health services to every child and every family - stop by our website and see what we have been doing in the #OC for almost 50 years #mentalhealthOC #mentalhealth #orangecounty https://bit.ly/3hsHnSG

I define joy as a sustained sense of well-being and internal peace a connection to what matters. Oprah Winfrey #MentalHealthChampions #kidsmentalheathOC #MentalhealthAwareness

Rita Pierson's TED talk is about her experience of being a teacher for 40 years. She onceheard a colleague say, "They don't pay me to like the kids." Her response: "Kids don't learn from people they don't like.'" A rousing call to educators to believe in their students and actually connect with them on a real, human, personal level. #teachersrock #TEDtalk https://bit.ly/3nzoMqN

Home with kids during the school break? Check out the RESET Toolbox - it's full of trainings and resources that parents and teachers have been asking for. Some of the topics include:... social-emotional learning time management for kids techniques for coping with stress building resilience bullying prevention identifying grief tech training online safety, including a subscription to BARK over 100 recommended books, videos, apps and more in the Resources section Everything in the toolbox is available at no-cost to residents of Orange County - stop by! https://bit.ly/34QpqZ8 #RESETtoolbox #OrangeCounty #OC #OCCOVID19 #parents #teenparenting #teachers #socialemotionallearning #onlinesafety #bullyingprevention

This week, we have TWO BHTC trainings available. All events are virtual and easy to attend. These are our last trainings of the year, but we'll be back starting on January 19th with more. Visit our Eventbrite Page and pre-register for as many no-cost trainings as you'd like. 12.15.2020 - 5 PM... Comprendiendo las Experiencias Adversas de la Infancia (ACEs) 12.16.2020 - 9 AM Adult Mental Health First Aid https://bit.ly/ocbhtc Collaborative Partners: Child Guidance Center, Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies, National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Orange County, CA, OMID Multicultural Institute for Development, Seneca Family of Agencies #OCBHTC #OrangeCounty #OC #MentalHealthOC #MentalHealthMatters #EachMindMatters #MentalHealthFirstAid

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, smarter than you think and loved more than you know" - Christopher Robin. If you are struggling with tough thoughts right now, there is hope. Please don’t hesitate to call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline '1-800-273-TALK (8255)' any time day or night to be connected with a trained, caring counselor. . #helpinghealinghope #mentalwellness #noshame #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthoc

We're pleased to announce we received a grant from the Office of the California Surgeon General and the California Department of Health Care Services to assist in spreading the message of the ACEs Aware initiative. The ACEs Aware initiative is focused on encouraging screening for ACEs, assessing and broadening our understanding of toxic stress, and using evidence-based interventions to help respond to individuals and families to help improve their overall health and well-bein...g. One of the ways we are expanding awareness is by hosting monthly Peer-to-Peer Learning sessions for Medi-Cal and other providers in Orange County, the next one is on Wednesday 01.6.21. Join us for an in-depth discussion on developing and strengthening cross-sector collaboration to respond to ACEs and toxic stress. Topic: ACEs Response: Collaboration Across Sectors Date: Wednesday 01.06.2021 - 9:00-11:00am PST Pre-register and additional details: http://bit.ly/ACEsAwareEventbrite #ACEsAware #adversechildhoodexperiences #anxiety #trauma #toxicstress #toxicstressresponse #buildingresilience #orangecounty #OC #OCCOVID19

We're Hiring! Full Time - Bilingual Clinicians - Orange County Various Locations In anticipation of future vacancies within our agency, we are currently pursuing ongoing recruitment of Bilingual Clinicians: Bilingual ability in Spanish and/or Vietnamese required.... Master’s degree in Social Work, Marriage, Family and Child Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or other related field; and registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). Two years of directly related experience working with adolescents, children and their families. Some knowledge of community resources, case management processes, community outreach and program planning. Ability to write clear and concise reports, with conformance to prescribed style and format. See additional details on our website - and submit a resume if it feels like a fit! https://bit.ly/3dXMyZh #workatWYS #OC #nonprofitjob #wearehiring

We have THREE more RESET Toolbox LIVE-Virtual Trainings this week and more next week too! 12.15.2020 - 3-4 PM Que es la Salud Mental? Para Padres y Cuidadores... 12.16.2020 - 9-10 AM Healthy Coping Skills for Community & Collaborative Agencies 12.17.2020 - 11 AM-12 PM Bullying Intervention and Prevention for Parents and Caregivers Check out our Eventbrite page to pre-register for all upcoming trainings! http://bit.ly/RESETToolbox All trainings are available at no-cost to residents of Orange County - share and bring your friends and family too! #RESETtoolbox #OrangeCounty #OC #OCCOVID19

This week, we have ONE training available TODAY through our Behavioral Health Training Collaborative (BHTC). It's virtual and very easy to attend, be sure to check back... next week we have NINE, then we will take a short break and be back in December with trainings throughout the month! Mon 11.9.2020 - 6-7:30pm - Improving Communication with Your Teen Visit our Eventbrite Page and pre-register for as many no-cost trainings as you like - https://bit.ly/ocbhtc... Collaborative Partners: Child Guidance Center, Multi-Ethnic Collaborative of Community Agencies, National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Orange County, CA, OMID Multicultural Institute for Development, Seneca Family of Agencies #OCBHTC #OrangeCounty #OC #MentalHealthOC #OCCOVID19 #MentalHealthFirstAid #EachMindMatters #familycommunications #parentingteens #buildingresilience

This week, we have 4 workshops available through our Outreach & Engagement program. They're all virtual and very easy to attend. Bring along your friends, family, colleagues... They're all no-cost and we're covering lots of topics! 11.9.20 - 4pm - Connecting in Isolation: Holidays 11.10.2020 - 4pm - Nourish to Flourish 11.12.2020 - 4pm - Gratitude Workshop... 11.13.2020 - 4pm - Mindfull vs Mindful Pre-register - https://bit.ly/OEworkshops Collaborative Partners: Easter Seals Southern California, APAIT OC, ocapica, OMID Multicultural Institute for Development #OutreachOCEvents #OrangeCounty #OC #MentalHealthOC #OCCOVID19 #Gratitude #socialisolation #EachMindMatters https://bit.ly/ocbhtc

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough. Oprah Winfrey #MentalHealthChampions #kidsmentalheathOC #MentalhealthAwareness

Resilience heals adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). This short segment of the powerful documentary, Resilience explains how resiliency is the key to moving past childhood adversity and toxic stress. #childhoodtrauma #toxicstress #healingACEs #TraumaInformedCare https://bit.ly/3bnc3Ro

Next week we have 2 RESET Toolbox LIVE-Virtual Trainings. 11.10.20 - 9-10am Recognizing Grief in Children for Parents & Caregivers... 11.10.20 - 3-4pm Bullying Intervention and Prevention for Parents and Caregivers Check out our new Eventbrite page with trainings through the end of the year. https://bit.ly/resettoolbox They're all no cost - share and bring your friends and family too! #RESETtoolbox #OrangeCounty #OC #OCCOVID19 #buildingresilience #grief #buildingresilience

WYS started as a community partnership of caring individuals in 1972 and has grown in many ways in over the last 48 years. Our village of collaborative partners is stronger and more dedicated than ever, here they share the importance of collaborating with schools and supporting teachers and school leadership. By collaborating with school districts, police departments, and other nonprofits who provide adjacent services, we are able to provide children and families in our commu...nity with preventative mental health support. By joining forces, we are able to create a ripple effect and and help so many more kids. People increasingly want to know about the impact of childhood trauma, how they can prevent it, and how they can heal it. This is what we do... every day. #MentalHealthChampions #nonprofit #storiesofhealing #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthOC

It’s time for our annual Holiday Toy Drive! Our goal is to provide 1000+ special gifts to our clients in need this holiday season. This year, our clients and their families need our help more than ever. COVID-19 has caused many changes and difficulties in our lives, WYS wants to help provide toys for our clients so they have a happier holiday.... Visit our events webpage to learn more about how to donate toys or to make a monetary donation via FunRaise. https://bit.ly/2TSEG1Q #MentalhealthOC #toydrive #giveback #OrangeCounty #OC

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." Aesop #MentalHealthChampions #MentalHeathOC #MentalHealthAwareness

We have some very exciting things in the works. Now through the end of the year, we'll be launching several new series of virtual workshops and trainings. This series of LIVE-Virtual Trainings are a sneak peek of the RESET Toolbox that will be launching soon - stay tuned for more info. 11.4.20 - 9-10am... Healthy Coping Skills for Parents and Caregivers 11.5.20 - 9-10am Bullying Intervention and Prevention for Parents and Caregivers Check out our NEW Eventbrite page to pre-register for these trainings and more. https://bit.ly/resettoolbox They are all no cost - share and bring your friends and family too! #RESETtoolbox #OrangeCounty #OC #OCCOVID19 #buildingresilience #copingskills #parents #teenparenting

Need a boost of happiness? Try writing down three good things that happen every day and go back and read them when you start to feel down. #BeKind #happiness #mentalhealthOC http://bit.ly/2Mo8DTc

We're Hiring! ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT - Executive Department - In our Corporate Office in Laguna Hills, CA Strong administrative and organizational skills. Self-directed with an ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks and follow-up with minimal supervision.... Computer proficiency with PC applications: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with database applications. Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, editing, proof-reading skills and attention to detail. Exemplary planning and time management skills. Strong administrative and organizational skills, ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks and follow-up with minimal supervision. Expert level written and verbal communication skills. Excellent spelling, grammar, editing, proof-reading skills and attention to detail. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and use good judgment and discretion with sensitive, confidential issues and projects. Desire to be an integral part of a customer-focused team. Familiarity and awareness of mental health, screening literature, promotional tools or activities highly desired. First Aid and CPR certification is preferred. See additional details on our website - and submit a resume if it feels like a fit! #workatWYS #OC #nonprofitjob #wearehiring https://bit.ly/32ced4y